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Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-10
Civil service Reforrn.

The annual meeting of the New Haven Civil Service Reform association was held last evening at the City Hall. The reports read showed an encouraging progress in the affairs of the institution for the year. Re- marks were made by several of the members expressive of their confidence in a bright future for the cause. The following board ot officers was elected for the ensuing year:
 President. Prof. Johnson T. Platt; vice presidents, Prof. William G. Sumner, Frank lyn H. Hart, E. s. Lines; secretary, Henry W. Farnam; treasurer, Samuel G. Lloyd; executive committee, Messrs. s. T. Dutton, G. L. Fox, Burton Mansfield, H. l. Prudden, H. B. Sargent, H. O. White, I. H. Thatcher, s. H. Galpin, c. L. Baldwin.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-10
H.afd fn Rasr

Rev. Dr. Harwood, assisted by Rev. MT. Nichols, offeiated at the funeral of Birdsey c. Lake, the we'll kuown real estate broker, which took place yesterday afternoon from his late residence, 204 Meadow street. There was large attendance of mourning friends Selections were sung at the house and st the grave by four young ladies. The interment was in Evergreen cemetery. The bearers were Messrs. Henry B. Harrison, Eugene A. Bradley, Richard F. Lyon and Alexander T. Iundbery
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-10
No Ep1denfc at VVtllIa1,as College.

NORTH ADAMS, Mass, Dec. 9.-The printed reports regarding typhoid fever at Williams college are greatly exaggerated. In October Andrew Roe, of Brooklyn, went home feeling unwelI and died in November Last Tuesday MoGFegor Jenkins, of Fitts6eld, left college, having developed symptoms similar to Roes. No other cases of sickness have been reported at the college. President Carter says the statement that occupants of the boarding house have left the premises because of ty- phoid fever and that several are now sick is incorrect. Many students were questioned regarding the reported epidemic, but none credited it. They think the sickness of Roe and Jenkins was caused by overwork and that bad drainage had nothing to do with it.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-10
She CouIdn,t Underetand It.

''What in the world has happened to you since the last time I saw you9' asked one lady of another when they met on the street the other day: 1T can't understand it. Then you were pale, haggard and low-spirited, and remember you said that you hardly cared whether you lived or died. To-day you look ever 80 much younger, and it is very evident from your beaning face that your low spirits have taken flight" "Yes, indeed" was the reply; "and shall tell you what drove them aways It was Dr. Pierce's Fayorite Prescription. I was a martyr to functual derangement until I began taking the Prescription Now am as well as ever was in my life. No woman who suffers as I did ought to let an hour pass before pro- ieurng this wonderful remedy"
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-10
The FrIena Of the Deaf mutes

BOSTON, Dec. 9.-Exercises preliminary to the celebration of the centennial of the birth of Dr. J. H. Gallaudet, the originator of the sign language for deaf mutes, were held this evening in Faneuil Hall consisting of an ad- dress of welcome by Mayor O'Brien and an entertainment by Prof. George A. Simpson of Hartford and Miss Lotta Wise of Cam bridge, both deaf mutes. Tomorrow being GaIlaudet's birthday anniversary the most important of the exercises will take place when Rev. Thomas GalIaudet, D. D., of New York, son of the man in whose honor the celebration is held, Dr. Le Peet and others are expected to be present.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-10
The n1ovenaent of the Troops.

ST. PETERSBURG, Dec. 9.-It is semi officially announced that the reports in the Austrian and German papers regarding the movements of Russian troops are inexact. Since the Czar's return no order has been given for the reinforcement of the troops on the Galacian frontier. The recent move meRts were made in compliance with orders issued over year ago, including the trans fer of the Oremburg division of cavalry which was recently effected.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-10
THEIR FIRST ANIMAL.
The New Haven Sketch Club to Ci,
 an Exhibition Lnsttnm a UoaEr

The New Haven Sketch Club to Give an Exhibition Lasting Week.
 The first annual exhibition of the New Haven Sketch club will be held at their rooms in the Hoadley building. Commencing on Monday at 3 pm. the exhibition will be open until Saturday evening. Pictures and sketches by members only will be shown. Pref. Weir has four copies of Franz Halls that he painted while abroad in 1881. Prof. Niemeyer's "Where' is carefully drawn and finely colored, and his F'Cobb1er" is treated h broad yet careful manner. Both will be admired, MT. H. I. Thompson has con tributed his portrait of "Joeelyn." It was painted 8 few years ago, but is, without doubt, better than any he has exhibited of late. In the landscape painting he has shown marked improvement. His 'tMaison de Waddingham" is handled with great deal of fine feeling, far more than he usually displays in his landscapes, both in perspec- tive and color. He has shown degree of skill that will, if he continues, allow him to rank among the first of American landscape painters Joline B. Smith has figure comr position called "Homeward," his most important work. MT. Smith is yet 8 young artist and has had the advantage of a European education and shows it. After seeing this, his first bold coup, we are to expect great things from him. He exhibits also study of flow
 CTS and two important studies, all deserving favorable mention. w. H. Blakeslee has a large portrait handled in realistic manner, a figure composition entitled "An October Morning." and a marine without title. AL together they show the artists versatility and ability to handle the different branches of pictorial art. MT. Haberle has two still life subjects treated in the manner that has re- gently given him the reputation of being one of the best initiative painters in this coun- try. c. c. Benham has two landscapes, R. R. Wiseman several etchings, Jule A. Rida pretty little sunset. Above the paintings are sketches and drawings from the antiques that show by their dates wonderful progress. L. R. Hammond has portrait study which shows careful work and much artistic ability.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-10
PreaIdent Carnot,x CabIne,.

PARIS. Dec. 9.-It is definitely known that N. Falliers will attempt 70 form cabinet. The report is also confirmed that his minis try will include several members of the late government, including M. Rouvier, M. Flour rens and General Ferron. The radical groups will meet soon to discuss the attitude to be taken by the party toward M. Falliers' cabi- net. The Paris states that the first act of the new ministry will be the adoption of repressive measures against the Paris municipal council. With this object in view bill be introduced to modify the mode in which members of the council are elected and also to grant the government power to dissolve the council.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-10
A sIOO.OOO Blaze.

HnLspALE, Mich, Dec. 9.-A fire in Changers Hall at Pitts6eld, Lawrence coun- ty, to-day spread to Williams jewelry store, L,osrch's shoe house and several tenemsnts, sweeping a whole block. Loss $100, 1000.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-10
Ezir5t-Cla95 Goods. 
 

New Citron, new Raisins, Currants, new M. & B. Layer Figs.
 Large, sweet and sound Malaga Grapes, Jamaica Nuts 3or English Wanuts), large fancy Pecan nuts, new French Prunes, 10 and 30 lb cans and ID; and lb glass jars, Peek, Freean Co.,. Vanilla, Choc- olate and other favored Waters. A great variety of Kennedy's fancy Biscuits. Southwell & Co.'S English Fruit JamS-at a low price. l3 State Street. Corner Court.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-10
The Police at Dublin Surprised.

DUBLIN, Dec. 9.-A memorial to the Man chester martyrs was unveiled at Limerick to- night, advantage being taken of the funeral of local member of the league to perform the ceremony MT. MeInerney presided. The police were surprised and did not inter
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-10
100 Doses one Dollar
N0THGE.

THVERY comrade of Admiral Foote and General
 1I Von Steinwehr Posts and every brother of Nathan Hale Camp who can consistently arrange to do is hereby requested to report for work at the armory as early possible either all the following named days: Saturday, December 10th,
 Every appeal we have made to the citizens of New Haven for aid coming charity fair has been cordially and more than generously responded to- Comrades, let not fail to testify our grati- tude upon any and every occasion. Especially let this appeal from the Citizens committee for few days assistance in their labor of love be cordially met.
 quired for each day. JAMES N COZ New Haven. Dec. sth, 1887. das6
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-10
THE COMMISSION CAN'T AGREEI

On . Settlement of the Fisheries Dispute.
 OTTAWA, Dec. 9.-Cabinet councils are be- iAg held almost daily since the assembling of the fishery commission at Washington. Ci-
 pher dispatches are constantly being received from Sir Charles Tupper, but hardly an ink ling of their nature has leaked out. It is learned today, however, from reliable source that the information of the non-success of the commission in arriving at a basis of agreement so far is approximately correct.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-10
BEFORE THE LAW SCHOOL.
An Address on the Future of Prohi
 bitfoR.


 bition.
 MT. V. B. Cushing, the Maine prohibition orator, elueidated the doctrines and plans of his party before an assembly of students in the lecture room of the Law school yesterday afternoon. MT. Cushing is confident that prohibition will prevail in this country less than twenty years hence and says that if the cause is aided by federal legislation the mil lennium will be reached at an earlier date. He condemns high license and also local op- tion. We all see the power of money to bribe individuals and under high license we observe the power of the liquor dealers to bribe whole communities. The liquor men have said time and tima again that they need high license to perpetuate the saloon system and prevent it's overthrow. Prohibition the liquor men fear and fight vigoRus1y. Local option is hard to obtain. A few towns vote no license. Surrounding towns vote license and under these circumstances the few no license places have no influence. Prohibition has never had fair trial.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-10
Saloon Keepers Selling Liquor on Elec-
 lion nav.

William Crowley, who keeps a saloon on the corner of Grand avenue and Wallace street, John Nugent and William Wagner oi East street and Paul Schubert of Grand ave- nue, near Bradley, were all arrested last night by precinct officers for selling liquor on elec- tion day,
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-10
Good samaritans, Meeting.

The regular Saturday night meeting of the Good Samaritans' Temperance society will be held tonight in Samaritan hall, 75 Orange street. Vice President Cameron will preside. Tomorrow evening H. P. Boyd will deliver an address. Other speakers will be present and assist in the exercises. Good singing and recitations will add to the attractions. William H. Conklin will preside All vel.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-10
New Haven nArtIsts-Concert in Rrfdse-
 

The concert of Miss Haight at Hawes' Op- era House in Bridgeport last night it is learned was quite a success. MT. and Mrs. Parsons, Miss Gaffney, Ericsson Bushnell and Mir. Osborn acquitted themselves nobly, to the entire satisfaction of the audience, and especially our young and talented yiolinist, William E. Haesch of New Haven. His fine technique and beautiful rendering of the solos he played were well appreciated, as the en- thusiasm of those present indicated it as g brilliant success. The programme was as follows:
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-10
Entertainments.
AT THE GRAND.

Augustin Daly's great play, "Under the Cas- light" drama of love and life that has few equals and is still popular, was given at Bun nells yesterday afternoon and evening to crowded houses. The company is a first class one and gave fine rendition of the great drama. The play is we'll put on, all the mountings and accessories being good. Matinee to-day.
 THE THOMAS CONCERTS.
 Next Wednesday evening the second of Theodore Thomas concerts will be given at the Hyperion Theater. The seats are now on sale at Mir. Steinert's store on Chapel street The indications are that the audience will be large and appreciative one.
 LITTLE PUCK.
 The new comedy triumph, "Little Puck, :" will be presented at the Hyperion next Thursday, December 15. Frank Daniels, the noted actor, will depict the character of gay New York broker. It is a role that he makes remarkable in the way of comic creation.
 THE NEW FANTAsMA.
 The attraction at the New Haven Opera House December 15, 16 and IT will be Han lon Brothers "New Fantasma," which has been entirely reconstructed since it's last pre- sentation here. ~
 Patrick Moriarity, freight conductor on the Boston, Hoosae Tunnel and Western di- vision of the Fitchburg road, was killed by a train early yesterday morning at Johnson vile, N. Y.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-10
ABERDEEN LOSES

The Meridens were defeated at Bridgeport last night by the score of to 1. When the result was read by Referee Perkins in Lin coin rink the applause was loud and pro longed. This leaves the two teams still tic for first place, each having won eight gamei and lost four
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-10

The importance of purifying the blood can not be overestimated, for without pure blood you cannot enjoy good health.
 At this season nearly every one needs 9 good medicine to purify, vitalize, and enrich the blood, and Hoods Sarsaparilla is worthy your confidence. It is peculiar in that it strengthens and builds up the system, creates an appetite, and tones the digestion, while it eradieates disease. Give it a trial.
 Hoods Sarsaparilla is sold by all druggists. Prepared by c. I. Hood & Co.,, Lowell, Mass.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-10
Signed B. E. JONES, Chairman.
 SAMUEL FEssENDEN, Secretary.

Hon. B. F. Jones, chairman of the Repub- lican National committee, has appointed the following committee to whom is intrusted the duty of visiting Chicago, appointing 8 local committee of arrangements and talk ing in charge the preparations for the con vention: J. s. Clarkson, Iowa; A. L. Con- ger, Ohio; G. A. Hobart, New Jersey; Pow ell Clayton, Arkansas; Cyrus Leland, jr., Kansas; Church Howe, Nebraska; N. w. Cuney, Texas. Chairman Jones and Score tary Fessenden are members of the commit tee ex-offieio by vote of the full committee. The committee met and adjourned this after noon by electing J. s. Clarkson chairman. A subcommittee with full power to act when the committee is not in session was appointed and consists of Messrs. Clarkson, Conger, Clayton, Jones and Fessenden.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-10

A SITUATION as coachman by young unan AA who is thoroughly competent; has had i5 years experience, and can furnish unexceptionabIe
 d10 3t+ r1o.,-:a.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-10
GEORGE A. 1sBE1L..
NV WAMTEn

WANTED.
 NAn CLOTHES Wringers, Carpet Sweeu. OsONBO CTS and Baby Carriages to repair at the Basket, House Furnishing and Furniture Store of Geo. D. Lamb, 699 Chapel street. Carpets Curtains. Bedding, Window Shades, Mating, oil Cloths, Hanging Lamps, Stoves, Tin, Crockery and Woodenware, Parlor and Bedroom Suites, Easy Chairs, Lounges Extension Tables Boys Wagong. Baby Carriages, Refrigerators. etc. All kinds of first class Housekeeping Goods low for cash or on weekly payments SIS
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-10
FOR SALE,

SMsA HOUSE AND LOT in the northern part .ii of the city, between State and Orange s!.4 streets The lot is 53x140; house contains 13 rooms and there is good barn on the premises. This is in 8 neighborhood that is Al, and will be sold at bargain if sold soon. large per cent of the purchase money can remain on mortgage.
 MERWIN's REAL ESTATE OFFICE,
 759 Chapel Street.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-10
Real Estate.
FOR. RENT.

TUX EGENAs
 &E.A THE first story in the new wood house No. E;iiI s15 George street; rooms with modern inn -ZssA4 4provements Rent very low to the first of May next to an approved tenant. Call on
 B. l.. LAMBERT, dA 3t4 No. 85S Chanel Street
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-10

1S4s==sA A TWO-FAMILY medium priced house in Aexchange for a good building lot. well To. cated
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-10

Local Weather Record.
 FOR DEC. g. lS67
 AM. P.M. P.M Barometer ao.49 BOA Hhss3H%e'er-,':: HamPaltg.aa.... 30 30 aSS 2 velocity in miles
 PCT hour E1S S1s.- es,Sg sEs clsd; Fl; Mean bar, so59; mean temp. s6; mean humid Max temp. A: min. temp. ssi rainfall, 0. Max. Max. hourly velocity of wind. l5 miles. Total excess or deficiency of temperature since Total excess or deficiency of precipitation since Jan. 1,-5.99 in.
 FOR DEC. 9. 1887. Mean bar so. .ss mean temp. 2s Max. temp, 40: min. temp. l9 J. H. SHERMAN. Sgt. Sig. Corps. Note: A minus sign I-lprahxed to thermometer A ''T'' in connection with rainfall indicate a trace of precipitation too small to measure. @snow is melted and resulting depth of water mo- ted Under rainfall. MTNIATURE ALM ANAc. DECEMBER 10 sgs s sH4s sss. 1s Ts A00f i5s RFs'' H''1 s E-r+' DEATHS. ATWATER-In Hamden, Dec. 9th Mary Ann At water aged 67 years. on Monday, Dec. 18th, at half past o'clock. Rela; tives and friends respectfully invited to attend ATWA FER-Tn Hawthorne, Florida, ec ?, Rev. E. E Atwater, of paralysis, aged 7i years ;n chspel of Grove steet cemetery. LIE HEUP-In this city, William Le Heup, killed by the cars aged 55 years
 MARINE LIST. @M PORT OF NEW HAVEN. @@A Sch wm E Downes, Haskill, Norfolk, coal.
 CLEARED. Sch Harvest O'Donnell, NY. Sch Commodore, New London. Sch Cape Sable, Cbr) Kinney, Harrington, Nova
 FOR RENT. AzAA NO. 6f Meadow street, a fiat with all mod W::l ern Improvements, suitable for small fami- '0' ''O dUsTAvE J. sToECKEL, d10 Ct 2o9 York Street. The Dream and the Awaking,
 With Other Sermons, THE REV. WEN STREET. ID. D.,
 Mass
 Vol, 16mo., $1.50. For sale by F. T. Jaeman and H. H. Peck. d10 IA ltw
 Houses and Lots For Sale. AA SEVERAL one and two family houses are s:.iI
 Ea!iR offered on accommodating terms. Also few building lots Call at
 R. E. BALDWEN,S
 Real Estate Agoucy. SIS Chapel St. d1odsw
 New and Fresh Lot of Poultry,
 Beef, Veal and Lamb received
 to-day at prices which will please
 everyone at
 E. SCHONBERGER'S.
 Nos. 1, ,, 8 Central Market.
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-10
Waants,
WANTER
WANTED,

A SITUATION by colored girl to cook, wash LA and iron, or as waitress inquire at
 d1O 2tf 75 GOFFE STREET
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-10
WANTED.

WANTED, A COMPETENT WAITRESS Good references A "A a required Call from to 12 a. m. at u9 St % ELM STREET
Morning journal and courier., 1887-12-10

AsAA OFFICES Nos. 3 and 4, first floor, over New BAsA. Life Insurance Company, who will remove January 1st 10 rooms now occupied by Security Insurance Co. at 769 Chapel street. Inquire of New York Life Insurance Co.,, or New Haven Bank.
 n1Otf
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-16

'.As far back as i can remember" said
gentleman who deyotes his leisure to'the col
lection of curios, ''every now and then
hoax has appeared and been implicitly be
lieved in by the public. But so many hoaxes
have been sprung upon the community Of re-
cent years that people are more skeptical
than they used to be. The first hoax re
member that was generally believed in was
that jewelers. would pay IS pound FOR
cigar ashes This craze was in vogue all
over the country, and people used to carry
little boxes around with them to collect the
ashes in Few ever undertook TO find out
whether the story was true until he had the
pound of ashes collected, and then, OF course,
it was too late Many sensible people pur-
sued this fad, although moments considera-
ton would show that no ieweler in his sober
senses would clean precious metals with a
gritty compound People who wrote to the
papers for information in regard to the non
descript jeweler were consoled with the
knowledge that cigar ashes made an excel
lent If rather disagreeable dentifrice.
Then came the story that Queen Victoria
would give G1 900 to each person collecting
,000, 900 old postage stamps. This appealed
Il
| many an urchin played truant so that he
could hunt in the ash barrels in front Of the
down town Offices. Business men had the
| souls worried out of them by youngsters beg
| ging for stamps, When the fabulous gen
erosity Of the queen began to be doubted a
new story was circulated 1t was that OF a
poor old invalid lady who was offered nice
home for the rest OF her life us soon as she
hao collected the million stamps. Then pep
Pile went around collecting stamps for the
benefit of the mythical old lady. The crazt
soon died out. 1t was always supposed II
have been originated by dealers who tool
this way of booming the trade in used post
age stamps. The button fad followed NJ
one seemed to know how many buttons hat
to be collected on string before the task wa
accomplished. 1t ranged from 1,0oOto 600,
600, according to the success OF the collector
While the fever lasted many fond fatbe
went to work in the morning with his clothe
pinned on. The last craze was for buslnes
cards 1t was almost universally followed
but soon died out Fortunes were made an
lost in the manufacture of chrome adveftis
ing cards.-New York Evening Sun.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-16

Neckties were never before in such bright
and vivid contrasts Satin and silk four il
hands are the correct thing, and are worth
about 81 or Sl50 piece. OF course, we do
not have so large trade in the viii
ter as in the summer Blazers, tennis
and yachting shirts are out OF season, and all
articles for summer wear are Of such Light
shades that they soil quickly and necessitate
a large supply. We have a number of novel
ties in silk suspenders, in Scotch plaids and
colored embroidery, with silver and gold
plated buckles and mountings They range
from So to SO Gloves are coming in again
for evening wear, especially for dancing par
ties Ladies do not like TO have their light
evening dresses soiled by sweaty hands, and
some mems hands will perspire. For street
wear the old colors, in yellow, brown and
tan, with broad, heavy stitching, still hold
popular favor. Collarsare not quite 50 high
and the corners are turned in front, making
them more comfortable for the neck.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-16

o. A Stevens relates in The Los Angeles
Tribune that some years ago be met Rev. DR..
Edward Esgleston IN Switzerland, and went
with him to diligence bureau to secure him
a place to Chamounix II acted," says Mr..
Stevens, ''as interpreter, and noticed TIE
clerk looking with awe at DR.. Egglestos,s
tall form, long hair, sombrero and novel cut
Of clothes, for be affected the western all
then What is that man there, an Ameri
canr the clerk asked me In French Yes
answered He hesitated Q minute md con
tinued, looking again at tie hair and hat, Is
it that he is q savageF 'Sayasel not at ALL
4 beg 0,0C0 parsions. but it 10 inc occurred
that be is by all hazard an Indian All, Lo'
exactly / replied is not an Indian, bui
sn Indianian' Ali precisely. thought
So And, thanks to the mans mystification
DR.. Eggleston got seat in the imperial that
bad already been engaged"